January 16, 2008
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Roy C. Dunn called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call: Chairman Roy C. Dunn present, Commissioner Donald R. Stottlemire present, Commissioner Donald C. Hay present, Commissioner John E. Taylor absent and Commissioner Karen S. Farrell present.
Chairman Dunn asked all in attendance to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of silence.
Carrol Droddy 4069 Montana Rd Ottawa discussed black top project on Montana Rd being put off and asked if there was any plans to do the project this year.
Bob Wootten 3938 Nebraska Dr Ottawa discussed Tauy Creek Bridge being re-opened and not all the people that live out there want it opened again. Board needs to spend tax dollars wisely.
Jed Hermreck 944 Georgia Rd Williamsburg asked when he was going to get estimate on upgrading Georgia Rd. Lisa Johnson said it went out in the mail today.
Gene Hirt 125 South St Williamsburg discussed sales tax the cities in Franklin County owe the County.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for January 2, 2008, claim vouchers dated January 15, 2008 in the amount of $912,218.86, tax change orders 2007-135 through 2007-140 and 2007-142 through 2007-149 and Emergency Vehicle Permit for Craig Davis. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved to appoint John “Ed” Taylor as Chair for 2008. Died for lack of second.
Chairman Dunn moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to appoint Karen “Sue” Farrell as Chair for 2008. Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Hay and Stottlemire voted “yes”. Commissioner Farrell abstained.
Board recessed at 6:50 to change positions and move Commissioner Farrell to Chair. Back in session at 6:55.
Commissioner Dunn moved to appoint Don Stottlemire as Vice-Chair. Died for lack of second.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to appoint John “Ed” Taylor as Vice-Chair for 2008. Chair Farrell and Commissioners Dunn and Stottlemire voted “yes”. Commissioner Hay voted “no”.
Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to designate the Ottawa Herald as the official county newspaper for 2008. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to set the meeting dates and times as follows: regular meetings on Wednesday’s at 8:30 am except for the third Wednesday will be at 6:30 pm and study sessions every other Monday starting with January 28th at 8:30. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to appoint Chair Farrell to the Neighborhood Revitalization Board. Commissioners Dunn, Hay and Stottlemire voted “yes”. Chair Farrell abstained.
Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to appoint Chair Farrell to the O/FCED Board, appoint Commissioner Taylor to attend the Ransom Memorial Hospital Board Meetings, appoint Commissioner Stottlemire to the RC&D Board, appoint Commissioner Dunn to the Franklin County Convention and Tourism Board, appoint Commissioner Taylor to attend the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Board Meetings, appoint Commissioner Stottlemire to attend the Wellsville Chamber of Commerce Board Meetings and appoint Commissioner Hay as a representative to the Lake Region Committee. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to send a letter to the Kansas Department of Commerce requesting a three month extension on the mental health facility grant. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to renew the appointment of Donnie Gerhardt, Deb Barker, Christine Campbell and Robyn Bowman to the Convention and Visitors Bureau and appoint new members Ryang Hwangbo, Patty Claussen and Joyce Gottschamer to the Convention and Visitors Bureau and appoint Dick Martin as an alternate to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. All voted “yes”.
Alan Radcliffe discussed renewing the maintenance agreement with TFM and including the generator at the main site on the agreement.
Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the maintenance agreement with TFM for the towers and communication equipment outside of the 911 dispatch center at a cost of $1,706.35 per month. All voted “yes”.
Alan Radcliffe discussed the Standard Operating Guidelines for the Public Health Command Trailer and stated the guidelines have been approved by the East Central Kansas Public Health Coalition.
Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the Standard Operating Guidelines for the Public Health Command Trailer. All voted “yes”.
Alan Radcliffe discussed and recommended approval for EFM Consulting to prepare the Hazard Mitigation Plan. FEMA will pay 75% and the State will pay the remaining 25%.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the agreement with EFM Consulting to prepare the Hazard Mitigation Plan for all of Franklin County. All voted “yes”.
Shari Perry discussed the Cereal Malt Beverage application submitted by Hickory Hollow Golf Course.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve a Cereal Malt Beverage License for 2008 for the Hickory Hollow Golf Course. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the agreement with the City of Ottawa for the re-payment of sales tax to the County. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve a letter of support for Services for the Elderly to apply for the grant funding for buses. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to go into an executive session at 7:30 for 5 minutes for personnel of non-elected and 10 minutes for attorney client privileges with Board and Lisa Johnson present. All voted “yes”. Chair Farrell opened the meeting at 7:45 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:45. All voted “yes”.
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Clerk Chair